Subtract 12/3 from 6/56
1st number: 6/56, 2nd number: 4 0/3
6/56 - 12/3 is -109/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 3 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
6/56 = 6 × 3/56 × 3 = 18/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
12/3 = 12 × 56/3 × 56 = 672/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/168 - 672/168 = 18 - 672/168 = -654/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -109/28
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